A recent study indicates that integrating artificial intelligence (AI) robots into elementary school classrooms can substantially enhance student learning outcomes. This research underscores the potential of AI to personalize education, offering benefits to students globally.
Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai discovered that AI-powered robots improved students' academic performance by an average of 8%. The study, spearheaded by Dr. Jinane Mounsef, focused on fourth-grade students learning mathematics.
The robot, named Duet, utilized machine learning to assess students' cognitive and emotional states, subsequently delivering tailored content and feedback. Students were classified as Proficient, Meeting Expectations, or Developing to customize their learning experience.
Dr. Mounsef explained that the primary objective was to determine if personalized robotic tutoring could improve learning. The study revealed that students using the AI robot system demonstrated significant improvement compared to those in the control group, suggesting AI's potential as a powerful educational tool.
The research, published in Frontiers in Robotics and AI, is titled "CARE: Towards Customized Assistive Robot-Based Education." Dr. Mounsef is currently collaborating with RIT New York to develop a social robot for educational purposes. This work aligns with RIT Dubai's commitment to integrating AI in education, including partnerships with Digital Dubai.